It's the little white plastic "hook" for lack of a better term. I just seems worn down. I tried to bend in the metal latch part with no luck, still not latching. Sorry if my descriptions are vague but I try. Thanks for helping me bumble along

Upon further inspection, it is the lock itself. The latch will not keep the door shut and I wonder, if I replace the lock I'm sure I will need another key too right? Hate to be a bother to you all, but I love your advice.

terryt wrote:Have you taken the lock off and given it a good soaking with penitrating oil. it may be dry and sticking there is a spring in there to return and hold it closed when you let go of the keythere is this one on ebayhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-GL1000- ... 58956bce1f

The problem is that the plastic "latch" has worn down and no longer grabs the metal clip so the door just pops open. I'll be on the lookout for a new lock and I suspect I will learn to love a second key. Better than no keys at all I suppose.